17 and 18 June 2020, Remote
9:00am to 12:15pm each day.
Asset / Fund Managers, Administrators and Depositaries all need to ensure funds are fairly and accurately priced as prescribed by regulation. Today, this is a greater challenge than ever because of the wider range of assets, increased number of share classes and their expense components, plus the challenges extra regulation brings as a whole. Demands for increased efficiency and robust risk management processes only add to the complexity to which the industry is subjected.
This focused one day workshop will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of NAV calculation, the challenges of share class fund accounting, fair value pricing, illiquid securities treatment and pricing options for derivative instruments. The course will also address pricing errors using examples and the measures that could be used to identify and prevent them.
The course will give practical answers to key challenges, such as:
This event will be of value to those seeking a practical introduction or refresher to fund accounting. This will include individuals working in Fund Accounting, NAV / Valuation Production, Fund Taxation, Fund Operations, Fund Oversight, Depositaries and Third Party Administrators.
This course will be delivered via a real time slide sharing and live audio visual platform, accessible by desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The same core content will be covered as in the original face to face training course, with the format and style adapted for remote delivery.
Vivien Crayston has over 26 years’ experience in fund administration, transfer agency and fund accounting for both traditional and hedge funds. She has occupied senior fund administration positions in the UK and South Africa and has been a investment / fund management consultant for over 10 years, advising both large and smaller boutique asset managers. Vivien is a Chartered member of the Chartered Institute forSecurities and Investments holding MSCI qualification.
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Fund Construct and Valuation |
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Share Class Accounting |
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Dilution Levy and Swinging Pricing |
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Developing effective Control Environments |
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Pricing Errors |
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UCITS IV |
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Roles and Expectations of the Depositary |
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Fund Accounting Governance |
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Outsourcing Oversight and the FCA Review |
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This course can be delivered in-house at a time and location to suit your business and tailored to suit your people and organisation. We can also create bespoke training when something very specific is needed.Please contact us to discuss your requirements in more detail and at no obligation.